As Japan’s unofficial national flower, sakura (cherry blossoms) are held in pride of place. Its national rugby team is even known as ‘The Cherry Blossoms’! Sakura season is a gorgeous time of year for locals and travellers alike, celebrated with food, songs, dancing and get togethers. Here’s a quick rundown […]
Bonjour to Bordeaux, our newest destination visited with Avalon Waterways! This captivating cruise along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers illustrates one of France’s most exquisite regions. So, why should you set sail on this Bonjour Bordeaux: Châteaux, Wineries & Charming Villages river cruise with us? Here are four reasons for […]
With the impending arrival of another Christmas, there’s still plenty of time to dream of a winter wonderland in the Northern Hemisphere. What about these six cities to visit during the festive season? 1. Dublin, Ireland From hot chocolates to hot toddies and Christmas markets galore, Dublin is an exceptional […]
Also known as ‘Turkey Day’, Thanksgiving is unofficially measured by the sheer number of turkeys sold in the lead up to one of the USA’s biggest celebrations. However, there’s more to this holiday than just turkey. Read on to find out how Thanksgiving dishes can differ across the USA, depending […]
New Mexico is a diverse area, known as the Land of Enchantment. From incredible natural rock formations to colourful wildflower fields, it certainly has some of the most unique landscapes in all the USA. New Mexico is also world-famous for being the birthplace, and home, of the Albuquerque International Balloon […]
From Amsterdam to Zagreb, and hundreds of cities in between, the lead up to Christmas brings about a change in the air. Not just a change in seasonal weather, but also a change in the atmosphere. With the setup of wooden stalls, twinkling lights and festive decorations, cities begin to […]